Macy's Fine Jewelry Sales Associate interview questions

I applied online and received a call in 20 minutes. I interviewed the next day at noon. It was a nice, quick and comfortable interview. I was told my skills would be better utilized as a captain. I was asked to come back in 2½ for a second interview with the store manager. Something seems a little off. I kept the same energy as the first interview. However, I felt something was different. I was told they had others to interview and they would get back to me in a few days. By that evening, I received 2 emails. One was a job offer for fine jewlery and the other was a denial email explaining that they had had numerous applications come in. So therefore, I went back to the previous email and followed the prompts. I was offered a fine jewlery position, not captain. I was never asked or given the opportunity to negotiate the pay rate. So in the job offer, it was the $17 per hour offered. I thought I would have been given an opportunity to negotiate the pay. It just says except or not virtually. I feel some kind of way about this. Yes, I need a job..but there are several jobs out there that pay minimum wage. I have kids to support. Fine jewlery associates receive 1%-6% commision. So, I should have asked what the average commission check looks like, so I can have a goal to plan for and exceed.

Interview was simple. Basic questions asked. Was hired on the spot. Manager seemed like they needed help but overall was quick and easy. I would recommend this even if not hired. Great experience.